Today is my birthday. Another year. Another milestone. A promise of changes to come - transformational changes. I can feel it in my bones. My husband threw me a surprise lunch party. He invited some friends. Friends he knew would count. Would matter to me. The food was delicious. There was a lot of it. And, it was gone in a flash! Then, my daughters called to tell me about my birthday present. Drum roll, please: they will be coming for a visit!!! I am beside myself! What else could I want or need? I have good friends, good food, great conversation, laughter, love, anticipation of great things to come, a surprise visit from my daughters, health, peace. This is what I'm celebrating today.
This blog is a place to ruminate on the problems of teaching. If I am thinking thoughtfully, my posts will hopefully raise more questions than answers. By problematizing teaching we reflect on those questions that are constantly behind, in front, and at center of everything we do in the classroom. Feel free to comment. I'd love to hear what other teachers are thinking about on these and other issues. Cheers! Elisa